Ok here is the rough plan for for a summer trip with my son Zack

[Jetpilot5]

Three weeks sounds a lot better.  I was going to suggest that you just skip Yellowstone entirely because with all the miles you'll need to do to make this trip in two weeks it wouldn't be worth stopping, and it's one of my favorite places in the world.  Keep in mind that the maximum speed limit in Yellowstone Park is 45mph and traffic jams where you sit for an hour or two are common if wildlife is spotted. Like many other nation parks, it's a great place to visit, but it isn't the sort of place that you can make good time.

Have a great trip!

[ncarver]

I've done trips similar starting from the Detroit area. Not sure how you plan to route from MI to WA but rather than freeway, I find taking US 2 much more enjoyable---particularly as you get into the ND on through WA. You can pick it up at St Ignace and then simply motor west. It also takes you right across the southern boundary of Glacier Park which gives you a great opportunity to take the Going to the Sun Hwy across it---worth the effort. Word of caution, early June could be dicey on it being open. You've got a pretty jam packed itinerary (i.e., Hwy 1 down the west coast---SLOW); I don't think 2 weeks is going to do it for you. Regardless, have fun---there's lots of neat things you can target along the way.

[viffergyrl]

So after reading this here (after reading your Region 1 post first), just a couple of comments:

The west is vast. It's 800 miles from San Diego, CA to Ashland, OR on I-5 (that in itself is doable, but yuk - not fun). One Memorial Day weekend a group of us put in 1800 miles and from San Diego, we saw the Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, and a few more places. In staying off the freeways it becomes a much slower ride. What I found is that coming home at 11 PM at night is not my thing. But it was another woman's thing and she went on to do some Iron Butts.   It's all good.

Of course on a trip it can be a mix of long and short days, but if you want to 'stop and smell the roses' I'm with those who say better plan for 300 mile days (I'm more in the 200-250 range myself).

Lots of good suggestions here and I'm looking forward to see what you come up with. And reading the RR!!!  

[birdrunner]

When I think of cool motorcycling roads, I think of Utah 12, (around Bryce Canyon etc),  and the Beartooth, N. of Yellowstone.

N. California has some if the longest twisties, but I found the scenery lacking compared to these two.

[wibornz]

We are in for three weeks and a couple more days if needed.

OK we are most likely heading across US 2 from the UP of Michigan heading West  .  

Glacier National Park is a must do right now.  
Utah 12, (around Bryce Canyon etc), and the Beartooth,
N. of Yellowstone.  
Mt. Rainier
Redwoods

I am picking the wife up in Oregon and she will ride down the coast with us. When we get to LA and I drop off Carla.. the wife, we will make a decision to press on south or head east to Zion, Bryce Canyon, Death Vally, Million dollar Hwy

What started the thinking about this trip is Zack wanted to go to the Pacific Ocean and the US/Mexico boarder for a bike ride.

While I am typing, I might as well introduce you to the riders of this trip.

I am of course the old fuc and Zack is the young fuc. Pic is from our Fathers Day ride.  Zack saved up and payed for the whole ride.  Gas, lunch, dinner everything.  It was a 350 + mile day.  Great fathers day gift from a 17 year old at the time.

  

[sleazy rider]

   Hey, Zack - have fun.    You too, Ted.

[Kendoo]

We are in for three weeks and a couple more days if needed.

OK we are most likely heading across US 2 from the UP of Michigan heading West  .  

Glacier National Park is a must do right now.  
Utah 12, (around Bryce Canyon etc), and the Beartooth,
N. of Yellowstone.  
Mt. Rainier
Redwoods

I am picking the wife up in Oregon and she will ride down the coast with us. When we get to LA and I drop off Carla.. the wife, we will make a decision to press on south or head east to Zion, Bryce Canyon, Death Vally, Million dollar Hwy

What started the thinking about this trip is Zack wanted to go to the Pacific Ocean and the US/Mexico boarder for a bike ride.

While I am typing, I might as well introduce you to the riders of this trip.

I am of course the old fuc and Zack is the young fuc. Pic is from our Fathers Day ride.  Zack saved up and payed for the whole ride.  Gas, lunch, dinner everything.  It was a 350 + mile day.  Great fathers day gift from a 17 year old at the time.

  

You got a good kid there....enjoy your trip.

[NoGear]

Sounds like you have a good kid there. Tell him to keep that attitude and he'll do alright in the Army.  BTW what MOS is he going into?

[wibornz]

Sounds like you have a good kid there. Tell him to keep that attitude and he'll do alright in the Army.  BTW what MOS is he going into?

It is every changing.  Right now, he wants to work on drones.

[wibornz]

Ok, the dates are looking to be June 30 - July 23.  

[Prozac]

Can't wait for the trip report!  Stuff like this helps me to plan for when my son is old enough to do stuff like this.

Congrats to your son for joining the Army.  Twenty years in the Air Force and don't regret one bit!

[black hills]

Hopefully at least one of my daughters will want to do somthing like this when she is that age? Enjoy your trip and the company.